Mate in 3: pawn to h6
c9-22305Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
27. h6+ Kg8 28. Qb8+ Qe8 29. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #460.
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